Best nurseries in Old Street
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Islington, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House Full day care · 40 places · EC1V 8DE | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Newpark Montessori Nursery School Full day care · 64 places · EC1V 3PA | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Golden Lane Childrens Centre Full day care · 99 places · EC1Y 8JA | Good (2025) |
| 4 | The Co-operative Childcare Islington Full day care · 78 places · EC1V 3SW | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Kido Clerkenwell Full day care · 56 places · EC1V 8AP | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Finsbury Leisure Centre Holiday Playscheme Sessional day care · EC1V 3PU | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | FunTech at Barbican Sessional day care · EC1Y 8JA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Old Street?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Inner London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Old Street?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Old Street, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House, Newpark Montessori Nursery School, Golden Lane Childrens Centre.
How much does nursery cost in Old Street?
In Inner London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £238 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Old Street?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.